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Paraoir SUR

Philippines / Subic Bay

Paraoir SUR is a reef diving and wall diving dive site lead in Subic Bay, Philippines. The reference depth is 26-30 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source page provides coordinates, terrain clues, and broad site characteristics, so WhereDive treats this as a structured planning record rather than a fully surveyed local briefing. Confirm daily conditions, visibility, and guide advice before adding it to your itinerary.

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Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

30 m

Average depth

26 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec

Best for

Beginner friendly No
AOW recommended Yes
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience Yes

Highlights

  • • Subic Bay dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 26-30 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: coral

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Paraoir SUR by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

coral

Dive types

ReefWall

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 26-30 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
  • • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
  • • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
  • • Entry type: Boat.
  • • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

Map and coordinates

Paraoir SUR

16.782, 120.329

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Paraoir SUR is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.

What are the best months to dive here? +

The recommended months for Paraoir SUR are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include coral.